Learning Leadership Skills

Learning Leadership Skills

Attending the 2018 National Model United Nations conference in Washington DC (NMUN DC) this semester was my second time doing Model UN. But I learned as much, or even more, this time. I knew what to expect at the conference and during the class, so I put together a...
Model UN Has Taught Me How to Negotiate

Model UN Has Taught Me How to Negotiate

Model UN provides a high intensity environment where we as delegates must negotiate with each other and remain in character. Over the course of the 2018 National Model United Nations conference in Washington DC (NMUN DC), I gave speeches, helped draft working papers,...
So You’re a Head Delegate… Now What?

So You’re a Head Delegate… Now What?

I never really saw myself running for the position of Model United Nations head delegate. Public speaking scared me, I didn’t think I was a particularly strong leader, and the fear of failure really freaked me out. It was not until I was encouraged by one of my...